AIIP Connections Blog – Page 6 – The Resource for Independent Info Pros

Multi-Conference Exhibitor: New Lessons Learned Over Time

By Roger Magnus, Roger Magnus Research

In 2022, I wrote an AIIP Blog about being a first-time conference exhibitor. Two years later, I have now had an exhibitor table twice more and will again be at a large conference (see below) on October 24, 2024.

The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness for SMBs

By Eric Magill

With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I wanted to provide some pointers for defending yourself and your clients against cyber-attacks.

In 20 years as owner of a managed IT services business, I have learned this:

While most of us will be considered too small for hackers to attack directly – yes, like legitimate business owners, they understand efficiency – almost all of us will be attacked by phishing emails.

Running a virtual event for a client

By Denise Carter

What do you do when a client requests your help to run a virtual event?

First things first – create a checklist.

A checklist helps you communicate with your client and with speakers and makes sure everyone has all the information they need at the right time.

We are AIIP Technical Writer and Editor

By Sherri Leah Henkin

In your bio, you describe yourself as a Technical Writer and Editor. In two sentences, what is it that technical writers and editors do?

Technical writers and editors, also called technical communicators, translate complex technical concepts by developing materials that are user friendly and apply to a variety of audiences. Materials vary depending on the audience and range from procedures, how-to tips, and instruction manuals to articles, training guides, and white papers.

Industry Partner Feature Article

How the Difference between AI-boosted Search and Gen AI Will Shape our Work and Creativity over the Near Term

Jack W. Plunkett, CEO, Plunkett Research, Ltd.

AIIP Industry Silver Partner – Learn more about the Industry Partners Program here.

August 26, 2024

What’s behind the massive licensing deals that are suddenly popping up between major publishers, such as News Corp., and the largest generative AI firms, such as OpenAI? (The News Corp. OpenAI deal is said to be worth about $250 million to News Corp. for certain content rights over five years. Similar recent deals include those with Associated Press, Conde’ Nast, LeMonde and Dotdash Meredith.)

The Power of Local Groups in Professional Associations

by Marj Atkinson, AIIP Local Groups Chair

Professional associations play a crucial role in career development, networking, and industry advancement. Given that AIIP operates internationally, local groups can form the backbone of community engagement and personalized support. Here are some ways local groups benefit both members and the broader association.

AIIP24 Symposium Session Recap: Emotional Intelligence for Info-Entrepreneurs

By Annie McMillion

Emotional intelligence is the single most important influencing variable in personal achievement, career success, leadership, and life satisfaction. – Nelson & Low, 2011; opening slide of June Boyle’s AIIP 24 Symposium session, Emotional Intelligence for Info-Entrepreneurs.

Just One Page, That’s All It Takes

By Jim Miller

The AIIP 2024 Symposium – the annual conference of the Association of Independent Information Professionals – was quite privileged to have former business reporter Sarah Glova as our Keynote Speaker in St. Louis, MO.